DavidApr 19, 20211 minThree Awards From 2020 CaGIS Map Design CompetitionI'm honored to announce that Peaceful Valley Maps received three awards in the 2020 Cartographic and Geographic Information Society...
DavidMar 30, 20212 minRiver Barges: How Much Do They Carry ActivityRiver barges, such as those that run up and down the Mississippi River can—and do—carry an enormous amount of cargo. The power of water’s...
DavidFeb 18, 20214 minComparing State SizesPurchase a copy of the poster here. Let's be honest. Alaska gets the short straw on most US maps. Alaska is large—and I mean very large....
DavidJan 27, 20213 min1,300 Miles Along the Mormon TrailThe Mormon Trail extends about 1,300 miles. This map has fill-in-the-blank circles for every 10 miles of the trail.